Ellen comes home.

Last night we had our celebratory meal at the hospital.

 

 This morning we were ready to take Ellen home.

 Ready for her first ride in the car.

 Little girl in the car seat.

 Katie ready to go home too.
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 A welcome home sign from Grandma and Grandpa!

Quickly asleep in her crib.

She looks comfortable.
 

Taking some pictures.

Ellen and Friends

Often sleeping with her mouth ajar.

Visiting with Nana.

Visiting with Poppy.

Visiting with Grandma.

Visiting with Grandpa.

Visiting with the Vizzos.

Visiting with the Falks.

"High five Ryan! Look at my long fingers."

Rylen enjoying the visit.

Visiting with Jen.

Visiting with Beth.

Daniel had just left with Grandma & Grandpa when we heard a
chopper landing outside the window. Grandpa arranged a picture.

Daniel and Life Flight pilot.

Baby Ellen is here!

Ellen Esther Holmes was born 6-23-11 at 5:56am. She was 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth, and 19 3/4" long. Ellen and Katie are doing very well and they are doing an excellent job of feeding. We will be out of the hospital Saturday morning and will provide some more updates soon. Thanks for everyone's prayers for us!

Baby Girl's Room

Well I had some inspiration shortly after we found out we were having a girl for the theme of her room. I really liked the pattern on my Kleenex tissue box so I decided to copy that pattern onto one of her room walls. Wow! What a lot of work that was! With help from family and friends, I finally finished the project after several weeks. I love it and it looks great all put together. Just a few more touches and her room will be finished and waiting for her.

Happy Easter 2011

Daniel waited patiently for several days so that he could open the package from Aunt Jess and Uncle Chris that was in his Easter basket. He was delighted with all the contents this year. He even knew what a fishing pole was! I gave him a toy magnetic one.

Because he loves marshmallows so much and the color blue, I decided to put some blue Peeps in his basket. He thought they were really cool. I think there might be too much sugar in a Peep because he has been wild after eating just one. Those might be rationed.

Rylen Marie Falk

Welcome baby Rylen!



Aaron made a welcome home sign for Rylen and Daniel helped with the installation. Check out Aaron's blog for story:
http://aaron-at-aakt.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-0th-birthday-rylen.html

We went over for a visit once they got home and Aaron finally got to hold her. He didn't want to compete with all the other women at the hospital when we visited, so he waited patiently. What a gentleman!

Yikes..Spiky!

Look at my spiky hair after a bath!